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Starting a Fitness Program as a Senior

by Joan Jacobsen August 24th, 2011| Fitness Expert
Whether you're 65 and a part of the senior age group, or you're in your 50s but have not partaken in a workout regimen in a while, this article is for you!  Starting a new exercise program may not be as easy as when you were younger, but that

How Much is “Enough” Exercise?

by Angela Yorke August 22nd, 2011| Exercises
I read a summary of a study that left me feeling both relieved and confused - relieved, because it turned out that a mere 15 minutes exercise daily would extend my lifespan, and confused, because convention always said that you should exercise 30 minutes or more over 5-6 days

Overloading vs. Overworking

by Angela Yorke August 18th, 2011| Cardio
The concept is simple: you do cardio if you want to lose weight. As a person’s fitness level improves, he or she is then able to increase the amount of cardiovascular exercise carried out to develop greater fitness. This is known as “overloading,” and is quite different from what

How to Eat Healthy at Restaurants

by Natalie Weiss August 17th, 2011| Nutrition
August is here. This means many of us will be taking off for summer vacations. It can be very difficult to maintain a weight loss program while traveling, because many meals are eaten out at restaurants. It is possible to eat healthy at almost any restaurant; it just takes

On Curtailing Complacency

by Angela Yorke July 25th, 2011| Exercises, Mind & Body
One of the easiest things about an exercise routine is starting one. Some might say it’s also the most difficult thing to do if you’ve been sedentary for a while. Whatever you feel in the beginning though, it’s hard to escape the feeling of complacency that can set in

Weight Loss Tips

by Natalie Weiss July 20th, 2011| Nutrition
This month's weight loss tips help to reduce excess calories in your diet. Excess calories are sometimes hidden, and they can really hinder any weight loss program. Reducing these calories will make a big difference in your health.

1) Avoid sugary beverages, such as soda and fruit flavored drinks. Fruit

Sleep: The Hidden Secret of Weight Loss

by Carlo Celotti July 5th, 2011| Fitness Expert
Everyone knows how proper exercise and a healthy diet can help you to drop pounds, but few realize how important sleep is for it as well. Believe it or not, laying down more and not moving can actually help you to lose weight. Now it's not the same as

Get That Weight Loss Program Started!

by Natalie Weiss June 22nd, 2011| Nutrition
Summer has begun, and many of us are wearing shorts, tank tops, and flip flops.  While the warmth of summer and the need for less clothing is pleasing for many, for just as many, the thought of bearing more skin is stressful.  Rather than berating yourself, why not start a

The Most Televised Diet and Fitness Program

by Chang Song April 5th, 2011| Eating Tips
The Biggest Loser on NBC is one of the most watched prime-time shows on television. It gets great ratings every week and has been a very popular show for the past 7 years. The ultimate reason for the show's continual success is that Americans are obsessed with exercise and

Picking Up the Pace

by Louise November 2nd, 2010| Running
Have you ever been on a run and felt like you needed to slow down, and upon doing so, felt more tired than you were before? I've definitely had this feeling. In fact, I used to feel this way on all of my runs, finding myself getting to a

Take a Walk in My Shoes…

by Jenn McD. July 29th, 2010| Eating Tips, Running
I am going into my senior year of college, and I decided I wanted to trim down a few pounds to look good for next year. I’m not a huge fan of running, but I know it works when you need it to and keep it up regularly.

I currently

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